The concept of citizens' participation in governance is the key approach to restoring and maintaining confidence in the government. It builds up public office’s credibility, and enhances transparency.

As part of their advocacy for good governance and a better Filipino society, the students of the Master in Public Governance (MPG), West Visayas State University (WVSU), Iloilo City in cooperation with the Association of Schools of Public Administration in the Philippines, Inc. (ASPAP), will hold a one (1) day activity that would bring in together the newly elected officials, employees, students of public administration,governance and management in the Graduate School level, and other members of our society to understand and discuss the issues relating to Social Accountability and Environmental Concerns.

Municipal/City Mayors the Vice Mayors, Sangguniang Bayan/Panglungsod Chairman and Members of Committee on Good Government, Public Ethics and Accountability, LIGA President, SK President, City/Municipal Planning and Development Officer; City/Municipal Accountant, Budget Officer, Treasurer, Administrator, HRMO, Executive Assistants/Private Secretaries; and President of the Employees Association, and the students of Public Administration/Management/Governance all over Western Visayas are invited to attend the Seminar entitled: Good Governance: Social Accountability and the Environment, on November 5, 2010 at the Iloilo Grand Hotel, Iznart Street, Iloilo City, 7AM.

In order to defray cost for the venue, food and other operating expenses, a registration fee of PhP 800.00 per participant will be collected. For more inquiries and confirmation of attendance, you can email at mpg.secretariat@gmail.com